Viña Tondonia
1964RedTempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, MazueloRioja, Spain

López de Heredia is a family winery in Rioja that has barely changed how it makes wine since 1877 — long oak aging, no shortcuts. Viña Tondonia is their flagship red, made from a single estate, and old vintages like this are rare museum pieces.
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Drink windowAt peak (1980–2030)
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